Venus, our planet of love, attachment, attraction and wealth, is setting up shop in the lion’s heart of Leo this week. Crawling out of the crab shell of Cancer, where Venus expresses itself via sentimental leaning, aching nostalgia, and a deep need for security, the planet will ascend into the spandex-clad limelight of Leo on … Read more
It’s a sardine girl and single folks kind of summer. Recent research from the divorce app SplitUp reveals that searches for divorce lawyers have hit a five-year high, spiking 4,950% in the last 90 days alone. And the heat may be the cause of the curiosity surrounding cutting ties, as studies show that 63% of people believe summer is the best season to be single. … Read more
Step right up and roll the dice, my friends. Venus, our planet of love, is getting up close and tongue-kissing intimate with luck-doling Jupiter this week. In the wee hours of August 12th, these two luminaries will meet in Cancer, the sign of cardigans and codependence, where Jupiter is exalted. A conjunction like the one … Read more
That stinks! A 57-year-old UK father of four recently made headlines when he revealed the bizarre clue that preceded his Stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis — a “strange sweet caramel smell.” “We didn’t think much of it,” said Costa Fantis’s 27-year-old son, Antonio. “We definitely didn’t know it was a symptom of something so serious.” Before … Read more
Mars, the planet of war and will, desire and drive, f-king and fighting, getting it on and getting it done, is leaving the sickled fields of Virgo for the codependent climes of Libra on August 6, 2025 — a shift from pruning to preening, if you will. Our bro luminary of high speeds and high fives … Read more
Ahoy, star seeds! The full sturgeon moon rises and shines in the wee hours of Saturday morning, bringing with it both trials and triumphs. The full moon will directly oppose the sun in Leo on August 9th, 2025, at 3:55 am EDT AT 16°59 of Aquarius. Full moon August 2025 The Leo/Aquarius axis points to … Read more
Buckle up for battle, my babies. On August 6, Mars — the planet of drive, desire, sex and other collisions — moves into Libra, the sign of its detriment, and on August 8, the war lord opposes Saturn retrograde in Aries. When the planet of will gets blocked by the planet of limitations, the energy … Read more
There’s a Mercury Cazimi in Leo coming, and it’s time to talk, folks. Cazimi comes from the Arabic word kaṣmīmī, which translates to “as if in the heart.” In astrological terms, a cazimi transpires when a planet is in close or exact conjunction with the sun, right in the infernal heart of it, if you will. A … Read more
Welcome to August, folks — the lion’s heart of Leo season. This month is wild, with retrogrades afoot and lessons aplenty. July came in hot, heavy and trouble-making with Uranus shifting into Gemini and Saturn, Neptune, Chiron — and Mercury retrorading in fire signs. Blessedly, August brings a bit of reprieve. On August 6, Mars, … Read more
Millions of Americans would hold a grudge against someone for not coming to their birthday party — and their zodiac sign may matter. That’s data from a new survey, which found that 22% of Americans take their birthday “extremely seriously” and want to feel extra special on their special day. And over one in ten … Read more
On Wednesday, July 30, Venus, our planet of attraction, attachment, and aesthetics, is trading the windchimes and wordplay of Gemini for the mother’s milk of Cancer. Venus will turn in these tender tides until August 25. Named for the Roman goddess of love and fertility, Venus is the fine, divine feminine counterpart to warlord Mars. According … Read more
Not every restaurant outing offers a five-star experience — and diners don’t always need to taste the food to know something is off. From management gaps to social media hype, key signs can tip you off early to a disappointing experience, say restaurant insiders. These red flags suggest a restaurant may be struggling with service, quality, or … Read more
Warning: This story might seriously tick you off. Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten every year by tiny, blood-sucking parasites — and 2025 is no different. Emergency room visits for tick bites are surging nationwide, with July numbers hitting their highest point since 2017, according to the CDC’s Tick Bite Data Tracker. Ticks are most active … Read more
Hulk Hogan has wrestled his last match — taken down not by a rival in the ring, but by one of America’s top killers: cardiac arrest. News broke Thursday morning that the wrestling icon, born Terry Gene Bollea, had died after weeks of declining health. “He was suffering from shortness of breath, got tired easily, … Read more
Wise up! Dementia — which gradually erodes memory, concentration and judgment — affects over 6 million Americans and accounts for more than 100,000 deaths annually. Symptoms tend to be relatively mild at first and worsen over time. Though there’s no cure for dementia, it’s important to recognize the potential signs because early diagnosis can improve … Read more
Bristol Palin is giving fans an update on her ongoing health struggle. During an Instagram Q&A, Palin was asked specific questions about how she is dealing with her battle with facial paralysis and what specific symptoms she felt prior to experiencing the weakness in her facial muscles. “I woke up and it was paralyzed completely … Read more
When most people think of autism, they picture sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviors or social difficulties. But research shows that early signs can also show up in the way a child walks, often through three distinct movement patterns. Now, scientists are developing a cutting-edge app designed to detect those subtle clues, potentially paving the way for … Read more
Ahoy, star seeds! The second Mercury retrograde of 2025 is upon us, and this one is going down — or slowing down, in Leo, the sign of pick-me bombast, grand gestures, stage lights, and dramatic exits. When does Mercury go into retrograde? Mercury will remain retrograde until August 11th at 3:29 AM when it will station … Read more
There’s a full moon rising in the grit and grind, strive and shine sign of the sea goat. The full buck moon will peak on Thursday, July 10, at 4:36 PM EST at 18 degrees of Capricorn. Each month, the moon moves through eight phases, cycling through energy and culminating in the full moon, our point of culmination and total … Read more
All hail the holy grind — the full buck moon in Capricorn is upon us. The full buck moon will rise on Thursday, July 10, reaching peak illumination at 4:37 P.M. Eastern Time at 18 degrees of Capricorn. As a cardinal earth sign, Capricorn is an initiator, a builder, a voice of reason and at times a flat-out murderer of whimsy. … Read more